WPCC Calendar
The calendar below includes important community and student-related dates and events occurring on the campus of Western Piedmont Community College. Check back often as dates will be added or updated. We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Academic Calendar
While important academic dates and deadlines are listed on the calendar below, you can access a full Academic Calendar listing all dates by semester in our online catalog.
– If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving. – Dates: October 4th & 11th Description: Do you love Halloween? Do you love pottery? If you said yes to either of these questions, come out and play with clay in our two-session pottery class. Styled for beginners with no prior experience required, just come out and have fun. You’ll get make your very own Jack O’ Lantern Candle Holder just in time for Spooky Season. With limited space available don’t wait register now! – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving. All day – Course: Genealogy Are you a beginner genealogist or need a refresher course to recharge your research skills? Or perhaps you’re hesitant to jump into your gene pool? No matter your skill level, this 4-week workshop will entertain and encourage you to find those hidden family gems. Real-life stories take you on a journey of family discoveries though practical applications that will inspire and motivate you to become YOUR family’s detective. Discover the power and joys or making those life-changing connections. View our CAMPUS MAPS page for directions to FHEC. All day All day TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests for the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II
This 24-hour local anesthesia certification course is for dental hygienists practicing for at least two years. The online aspect of this course is taught through a series of modules developed by a dentist with a background in online and distance learning. The clinical component is completed in 8 hours and incorporates several hands-on exercises, injections on anesthesia manikins, and using Safe-D-Needles before working on a peer patient. Once completed, the hygienist will receive 24 hours of NSBDE-approved continuing education and the required paperwork to submit for your local anesthesia certification. Dates: Important Information: On November 11th all students have to be in person. That is the only day students will need to come on campus. The online portion of the class begins on October 16th and it is very important to have logged in to complete a 5 questionnaire and get the 16 hours done in time before the in-person class! Section#: 69917 – Description: This welding course will focus on the basics of Mig welding. The student will learn to use safety equipment and proper techniques necessary in welding. This welding course will include PPE, and all guidelines in welding safety. The course will give the students a hands-on opportunity to practice welding techniques. The students should wear proper clothing including closed toe shoes. All PPE will be provided by the instructor and students should wear clothes that would be considered proper clothing. It is important that a student does not wear clothing or shoes which can cause injury to the student. For example, no flip flops should be worn in the welding area. By the end of the course, a student should be able to demonstrate a proper welding task safely. – WPCC is offering a new and exciting training for the Do-It-Yourselfer. If you have decided to do your own repairs at home. Let us lend you some helpful training. Whatever it is inside the home or yard work. WPCC has three upcoming classes that might help to achieve your goal. Course: Basic Excavator Operations: Part 2 This course will give the student a hands-on experience with the (CAT- Simulators) Excavator. The course will teach the student control familiarization along with proper procedures. The course will provide scenarios from safety inspection, starting operations, and shutdown. By the end of the course, a student should be able to operate a mini-Excavator. There is an opportunity for a student to receive a job interview with a construction partner or municipalities. View our CAMPUS MAPS page for directions to Main Campus. – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving. – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving. TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests for the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II
– Join the WPCC Small Business Center to network and grab a coffee at Thornwell Books. When: Wednesday, October 25th from 6 PM - 7 PM All day Main Campus. Encouraging Clubs, WPCC Groups, to sign up and take part! Walk or run – packet pick-up is at 4:30pm and race starts 6:30pm. – Trick or Treat event!Events in October 2023
Defensive Driving (Section 69664)
October 4, 2023 Halloween Pottery Class
October 4, 2023 
Times: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $70
Section #: 69705
Location: WPCC Main Campus - Rostan Hall-001 (View Campus Maps Online HERE)Defensive Driving (Section 69665)
October 7, 2023 A-Term Ends/B-Term Registration Ends
October 9, 2023 Genealogy
October 9, 2023 
Instructor: Rhonda Roederer
Date: October 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $70.00
Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room #248
SECTION NUMBER: 69650 (copy this number to use when registering)No Classes: Faculty Workday
October 10, 2023 B-Term Begins
October 11, 2023 TABE Test
October 12, 2023 
classes are offered at the Foothills Higher Education Center, Room FHEC-123
Local Anesthesia Class for Dental Hygienist
October 16, 2023
ONLINE
November 6th - November 11th
IN PERSON (8am-5pm)
November 11th
Cost: $850.00Intro To Welding
October 16, 2023 
Basic Excavator Operations: Part 2 (70188)
October 17, 2023
Date: October 17 - November 14, 2023
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, Except (11/7)
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $70.00
Location: Regional Skilled Trades Solution Center | Room #100
SECTION NUMBER: 70188 (copy this number to use when registering)Defensive Driving (Section 69666)
October 18, 2023 Defensive Driving (Section 69667)
October 21, 2023 TABE Test
October 25, 2023 classes are offered at the Foothills Higher Education Center, Room FHEC-123
Small Business Meet-Up
October 25, 2023
Where: 202 S Sterline St - Suite 100, Morganton, NCGoblin Gallop for Recovery
October 27, 2023
Sign up early! Pre-Race event to be announced later. https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Morganton/GoblinGallopforRecovery5KatWPCCJam-BOO-Ree
October 31, 2023